- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerset, WI
Somerset Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551401001824
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Somerset, WI.
School address
District: Somerset School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551401001824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Somerset Elementary held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 551401001824 · Somerset, WI Other · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 15.6:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerset High (453 students)
Somerset Elementary held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Somerset Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Somerset Elementary
577 students
- Somerset High
Somerset High
453 students
- Somerset Middl
Somerset Middle
415 students
What this shows Somerset Elementary reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Elementary compares
Somerset Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,307
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Somerset Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerset School District reports $14,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Elementary
How many students attend Somerset Elementary?
Somerset Elementary has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerset, WI. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Elementary?
18.8% of students at Somerset Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Elementary is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Somerset, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Elementary?
Somerset Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Elementary rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Somerset, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Somerset School District?
Besides Somerset Elementary, Somerset School District also operates Somerset High (453 students) and Somerset Middle (415 students). See the Somerset School District district page for the complete list.